Woods Equipment BW15LH manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

 

 

 

Does not cut

Dull blades

Sharpen blades.

 

Worn or broken blades

Replace blades. (Replace in pairs

 

 

only.)

 

Incorrect PTO speed

Set at rated PTO speed.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Drive not functioning (blades do

Check drive shaft connection.

 

not turn when PTO is running)

Check gearbox.

 

Gearbox malfunction

Repair gearbox.

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Adjust clutch.

 

Incorrect blade direction

Check to be sure blade edge is

 

 

correct for direction of rotation.

 

 

 

Streaks or ragged cut

Broken or worn blades

Replace or sharpen blades.

 

Attitude incorrect

Level machine.

 

Ground speed too fast

Reduce ground speed.

 

Excessive cutting height

Lower cutting height. (Note: Set

 

 

height so blades do not frequently

 

 

hit ground.)

 

Excessive lush and tall vegetation

Recut at 90° to first pass.

 

 

 

Excessive side skid wear

Running with skids continuously

Raise cutting height or adjust.

 

on ground

 

 

 

 

Excessive clutch slippage

Clutch out of adjustment

Adjust clutch.

 

Clutch discs worn; wear stops

Replace discs.

 

contacting opposite plate

 

 

Blades hitting ground

Raise cutting height.

 

 

 

Vibration

Broken blade

Replace blades in pairs.

 

Bearing failure

Check gearbox shafts for side play.

 

Drawbar length incorrect

Reset drawbar length

 

 

 

Blades hitting deck

Bent blades or crossbar

Replace bent blades or crossbar.

 

 

 

Unit will not raise

Low oil

Add hydraulic oil.

 

 

 

Unit doesn’t cut level

Wing section cuts lower than

Lengthen turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

Wing section cuts higher than

Shorten turnbuckle connecting

 

center

center yoke to wing wheel yoke.

 

 

 

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MAN0810 (9/24/2009)

 

 

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Contents Batwing Introduction To the DealerTable of Contents LEA EL InstructivoSpecifications General InformationFree Mower Safety Video SafetyTraining Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English Training Package for Rotary Mowers/Cutters-English/SpanishSafety Rules InstallationTraining PreparationTransportation OperationMaintenance Storage Safety & Instructional Decals Be CarefulKeep Away Safety Connecting Cutter to Tractor OperationOperation Hydraulic ConnectionCutting Height Adjustment Interference CheckCV Driveline Turning Limits Tractor OperationCutter Operation Mowing TipsShredding Transporting Lock-UpPRE-OPERATION Check List Owners ResponsibilityOwner Service Owner ServiceBlocking Method Lubrication Driveline LubricationGearbox Lubrication Blade Installation Figure Seasonal LubricationBlades Blade Removal FigureSlip Clutch Adjustment Figure Blade SharpeningCleaning Shielding RepairServicing Tires Safely Troubleshooting TroubleshootingDealer Service Dealer ServiceGearbox Maintenance Seal Replacement FigureVertical Shaft Seal Repair Spindle BOX Horizontal Shaft Seal RepairSpindle Gearbox Repair Remove Gearbox from Cutter Disassemble GearboxSpindle Gearbox Assembly Reinstall Gearbox Assemble GearboxDisassembly AssemblySplitter Gearbox Repair Figure Removal from Cutter Reinstallation on Cutter Check GearboxCrossbar Removal Crossbar RemovalCrossbar Installation Joint DisassemblyUniversal Joint Repair Joint Assembly Assembly Assembly InstructionsDealer SET-UP Instructions Install Height Adjustment Cylinder Install SMV EmblemInstall Wheel and Hub Install TongueInstall CV Drive Install WingInstall Wing Cylinder & Lock-up Bar Install Wing Wheel and Hub Figure Left Wing Lock-Up Bar InstalledInstall Wing Wheel Yoke Adjustment Link Install Wing DrivelineInstall Hose Kit Install Chain or Belt Shielding Chain Shielding Installation Center SectionChain Shielding Installation Right Wing Shown Belt Shielding Installation Right Wing Dealer Check Lists Dealer Check ListsPRE-DELIVERY Check List Delivery Check ListMAN0810 9/24/2009 Parts BW15LHMain Frame Assembly Front Section Part QTY Description Main Frame Assembly Rear Section Hydraulic cylinder 3 x 8 see Wing Assembly Part QTY Description Splitter Gearbox Assembly Shaft 1-3/4, 20 spline, center Wing & Center Gearbox Assembly Wing & Center Gearbox Assembly Center Deck Drive Assembly CV Drive Assembly Wing Drive Assembly Walterscheid Wing Drive Assembly Bodioli and Pavesi NSSBolt Wheel & Tire Assembly Rubber Shielding Center Section Standard Front & Rear Rubber Shielding Wing Standard Front & Rear Chain Shielding Center Section Optional Front & Rear Chain Shielding Wing Optional Front & Rear Hydraulic Cylinders Crossbar Puller Optional Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke Control KITWinch Kit Installation Winch KIT OptionalWinch Kit Operation Bolt Torque Chart SAE Series Torque ChartAppendix Metric SeriesBolt Size Chart AbbreviationsIndex IndexWarranty Warranty